Teeth Whitening Cost 2024

Achieving a beautiful smile is greatly dependent on having white teeth. Over time, teeth surfaces can change color and become yellowish due to factors like tea, coffee, and smoking. Yellow teeth can have a negative impact on people psychologically, especially in social situations. Sometimes, teeth may naturally have a yellowish hue, and particularly fair-skinned individuals may desire whiter teeth even if their natural color is already good. In such cases, teeth whitening methods can be beneficial.

When teeth whitening methods are applied by expert dentists, there is no harm to teeth and surrounding tissues. These methods can effectively restore teeth to their former whiteness or even make them appear whiter.

Teeth whitening methods are divided into two main categories: in-office whitening and at-home whitening. In-office whitening involves isolating the gums and applying highly effective whitening agents. With just one session of in-office whitening, whitening of up to 3 shades can be achieved. On the other hand, the whitening rate of at-home whitening is lower because gums cannot be isolated in a home environment, and the effective substance concentrations are limited due to the potential for causing harm to the gums with high doses of whitening agents. Patients can apply the whitening gel themselves at home using a custom-made tray provided by the company or a standard tray provided by the whitening kit. It is often recommended that after in-office whitening, patients use at-home whitening kits to maintain the achieved whiteness.

It is important to note here that besides whitening agents applied under the supervision of a dentist, there is no effective and healthy alternative method for achieving whiter teeth. Mixing materials like lemon, baking soda, salt, and vinegar, can cause significant damage to teeth in the long term. The outermost and hardest tissue of the teeth is enamel. Acidic liquids like lemon, when used repeatedly, can cause erosion of the enamel surface and expose the dentin tissue underneath. Dentin tissue is naturally more yellowish in appearance compared to enamel. Additionally, its porous structure can cause tooth sensitivity when the enamel layer is absent. If you try to whiten your teeth with these mixtures, you may jeopardize your dental health and even make your teeth appear more yellow. Our advice is always to have whitening procedures performed under dental supervision.

Teeth whitening prices vary depending on the condition of the teeth, the method used, and the number of sessions. At-home whitening is a more economical alternative compared to in-office whitening. While in-office whitening typically consists of a single session, occasionally the number of sessions may be increased, which naturally increases the price. Sometimes, a few teeth of the same individual may appear more yellow than others. In such cases, procedures can be performed on individual teeth instead of whitening all teeth.

When determining teeth whitening prices, the price list published annually by the Turkish Dental Association is also taken into account. To learn the most suitable method for you and to obtain more detailed information, please visit a dentist.